the art show marks the second event in the Passport Year

We have a big goal to increase the number and percentage of children attending preschool to 90% or more. National research shows that children must attend at least 90% of scheduled program hours at school to ensure they benefit from the teaching and learning that takes place in the classroom.

In October, the Administrators of the five sites selected to participate in the Therapeutic Child Care Grant came together for their first professional development cohort meeting. Facilitated by the Montgomery County Educational Service Center, participants received a copy of Dr. Bruce Perry’s book, “What Happened to You?” that he co-wrote with Oprah Winfrey. They began learning about Trauma-informed care for all students at their site and will meet monthly to discuss what th

The Preschool Promise Birth to Three team has released results from a four-year study examining how to strengthen the quality and quantity of interactions between teachers and young children.

Participating teachers will be encouraged to look more deeply into classroom dynamics, recognizing patterns or barriers that might otherwise go unseen.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a reading program for children to help build their literacy skills and love of reading.

This past year, our Ready to Read program, in partnership with Omega CDC, hosted a series of Literacy Nights for families living in the Hope Zone area of Dayton. These evening events created special moments for many, but we also heard from families who needed more flexible options. So we asked, What would an ideal weekend event look like? Answer: An afternoon at a Dayton Dragons game. We planned for everything: cheerful volunteers greeted each family with cinch bags containi

As summer continues, we’re encouraging families to keep their children learning through Dayton Metro Library’s Kindergarten Club . This program is designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall and provides engaging activities to prepare them for this important milestone. Caregivers also receive tips, early literacy resources, and strategies to support their children’s success. Learn more about the Kindergarten Club on Dayton Metro Library’s website.

The Spring Play Kit arrived in families' homes last week, with a focus on problem-solving. Kiddos are naturally creative and can come up with all sorts of solutions to problems, but they may need some coaching to do so. Problems can be simple, like finding ways to stick velcro together, or can be more complex, like finding the words to ask for help. Problem-solving skills help build grit and persistence, and give opportunities for imaginative play as well.

Be Ready By 5 connects families to resources in Montgomery County, Ohio, that help prepare children age 0-5 for success in Kindergarten and beyond.

Our march play kit gave children opportunities to act like the doctor or imagine a doctor's visit. Learning Through Play Preschool Promise is creating fun and educational activities that encourage learning outside of the classroom and promote connection between children and families. We’d like to invite you to help us by being one of our Partners in Play! What does being a Partner in Play entail? Previous partners, which have included Muse Machine, Dayton Children’s and the

Play on Purpose spots are now at each Dayton Metro library branch!

Dayton is considered a book desert, areas where residents, particularly children, have limited access to books and literacy resources. To help bridge this gap, Preschool Promise services and regularly fills 25 Little Free Libraries  throughout the community, ensuring that children can discover and enjoy books at no cost. These libraries serve as a vital resource, particularly in neighborhoods where books are scarce, helping to nurture literacy skills and a lifelong love of le

Our winter play kit, in collaboration with Dayton Children's Hospital, celebrates health and wellness! As preschoolers get ready for Kindergarten, a well-child visit is a great way to check in with their doctor to track growth, discuss milestones, and more! The Play Kit features tools you might see at a regular check-up, as well as learning about the body.  The contents, including a stethoscope, gauze and growth chart will allow kiddos to practice their own medical skills and

Little Read Literacy Nights    Hertia Mims, Family Connection Manager and the Ready to Read team welcomed more than 50 children from Fairview PK-6, On Purpose Academy, Dayton Christian and West Park Academy for a fun-filled night of learning. Children and their families read the Preschool Promise Book-of-the-Month, enjoyed themed activities based on the early literacy pillars of Talk, Read, Write, Sing and Play, and received a delicious meal to share at home.  In February, we

Special thanks for PNC Foundation for sponsoring Passport to Kindergarten through their Grow up Great Initiative

Counting and Measuring Early math helps children look for patterns and build counting skills as well. Shapes, counting and having number...

All families with young children residing in the Hope Zone are invited to attend the Literacy Nights

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Did you know that talking is one of the most effective ways to build pre-reading skills in children? Engaging kids in conversation helps...